James Thompson

Virginia Zoo (non)Plastics

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
115 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

8.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

9.0

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

8.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

pieces plastic cutlery

not sent to the landfill

James's actions

Family

Plastic Free Lunch Boxes

I will only pack reusable cutlery, drinkware and tupperware-like containers in my children's lunches to reduce plastic waste.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Pets

Homemade Pet Food/Treats

I will prepare my own pet food and treats to avoid plastic packaging.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Family

Provide the Alternatives

I will provide daily plastic free alternatives (straws, water bottles, cuttlery, bar soap, bamboo toothbrushes, etc.) for my family to use.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Lifestyle

Naked Bins

I will either line my trash cans with repurposed newspaper or paper bags, or I will not line my trash cans at all.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Lifestyle

Travel Eating

If traveling, I will bring my own airplane snacks and eat at local restaurants to avoid take-out containers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Lifestyle

Travel Smart

If traveling, I will bring my own plastic free items (water bottle, grocery bags, collapsible food containers, utensils, straws, etc.) with me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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